Lab Administrator - Data Center ( San Jose, CA )

Location: San Jose, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Position Summary

Contribute to the day-to-day operations associated with operating and maintaining an R&D lab environment (servers, network, topologies). Install, provision, and provide initial configuration of resources supporting the engineering lab function, such as routers, switches, servers, power distribution, and cabling. Administer and maintain deployed lab resources. Assist in the relocation, storage, or decommissioning of resources. The position requires the employee to be on-site (remote not permitted) and on-call 24/7.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain existing Hardware, Asset Inventory tools, Expertise with Install, upgrade and monitoring software & hardware, primarily VMware & Linux OS.

• Monitor IT infrastructure and networking that is always up and running.

• Interact with cross functional team and IT team to resolve any LAB Hardware issues, work with teams to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.

• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups and support 24/7 on call duty.

• Apply OS patches and upgrades regularly.

• Work within a multi-disciplined Agile team to design, implement, monitor, and support solutions for monitoring WAN and LAN network devices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to maintain operating systems, business applications, security tools, PCs, local and wide area networking.

• 5+ years of experience in lab administrating.

• Good presentation, documenting, and mentoring skills.

• Ability to use security tools and patch.

• Hands-on working experience in HWs Servers like (HPE, DELL, and Super-Micro Servers).

• Can set up the end-end network topology.

• Can troubleshoot and solve networking problems.

• Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, storage, etc. per standards and project requirements.

Physical Demands

Hybrid - combination of working from home and at office

• Working in front of a screen/on a computer for extended periods.

• Must be able to read, write, communicate verbally, talk and hear.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• Must be able to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Must be able to carry at least 60 lbs. comfortably.

What We Offer:

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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